Holland legend Edgar Davids is set for a sensational return to professional football after lining up a move to Crystal Palace.
The midfielder hasn't played since leaving his second spell at Ajax in the summer of 2008 - but hasn't officially announced his retirement from the game.

And Sportsmail understands the former Juventus superstar has held talks with Eagles boss George Burley with a view to signing a short-term deal at Selhurst Park.

The Dutchman is still mulling over the offer and is expected to give the south London club a decision in the next few days.

Davids - who spent two seasons at Tottenham - is keen on returning to London and Burley has moved quickly to land the holding midfielder.

And the veteran views a potential move to London as more of a lifestyle change and a hefty financial package is understood to be low on his list of priorities, leaving Palace hopeful of a agreeing a deal.

The capture of Davids would signal a massive coup for Palace, who were on the brink of going bust

Oops, got beaten to it.

Edited by zazu (17 Aug 2010 3.58pm)

Cheers!

His legs might of gone, but what an inspiration in the dressing room!

We Love you We Love you We Love you

Oh my gawd.

CPFC2010 should purchase 20,000 of these for handouts before the game.

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Ari Gold: Lloyd, I see dead people. Why?

yes - but he is so old he probably will be sitting in a deck chair.

And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god

If he genuinely want to play then could be an inspirational signing

otherwise we could be pissing money down the drain.

Edited by Y Ddraig Goch (17 Aug 2010 4.04pm)